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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 941.38 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 941.38 and 387.37 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 941.38 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/941.38 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 941.38 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 364,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,662.37/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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